U SPORTS Announces Roster for 2024 FISU America 3x3 women's basketball tournament
U SPORTS announced Monday, the lineup for the upcoming 2024 FISU America 3x3 Basketball tournament, set to unfold in Cipolletti, Argentina from May 10- 12.
The Canadian contingent comprises a talented group of athletes and coaches from the back-to-back U SPORTS Women’s Final 8 Champion, Carleton Ravens, ready to represent Canada on the international stage. This tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2024 FISU 3x3 University Basketball World Cup, in Xiamen, China from November 22-24, 2024.
Roster:
|
Name |
Position |
2023-24 Eligibility |
Program |
Height |
Hometown |
|
Dorcas Buisa |
Guard |
4 |
Human Rights |
5'7" |
Gatineau, PQ |
|
Teresa Donato |
Guard |
3 |
Child and Youth Studies |
5'7" |
Ottawa, ON |
|
Kyana-Jade Poulin |
Guard |
2 |
Arts |
5'8" |
Montreal, PQ |
|
Jacqueline Urban |
Forward |
2 |
Psychology |
5'11" |
Ancaster, ON |
- Dorcas Buisa from Gatineau, Quebec, boasts an impressive record with two OUA and U SPORTS Championship titles. Buisa was named the 2023 OUA Third Team All-Star and registered a career-high 16 points and 12 rebounds in the 2024 OUA Quarterfinal.
- Teresa Donato hailing from Ottawa, Ontario, is a two-time OUA and U SPORTS Champion. Donato was recognized as a 2022 OUA East All-Rookie Team member and exhibited her talent with a career-high 22 points and 7 rebounds in the 2024 OUA Quarterfinal.
- Kyana-Jade Poulin from Montreal, Quebec, is a formidable player with two OUA and U SPORTS titles. Poulin earned the distinction of being a 2024 U SPORTS Final 8 All-Star and showcased her scoring touch with a career-high 21 points against UQAM.
- Jacqueline Urban of Ancaster, Ontario, has an impressive track record with two OUA and U SPORTS titles to her name. Urban has received numerous accolades, including the 2023 Kathy Shields Award as the U SPORTS Rookie of the Year. Urban recorded a career-high 24 points in the 2024 OUA Semifinal and exhibited her defensive prowess with 6 steals in a single game.
Coaching Staff:
- Head Coach: Dani Sinclair (Entering 5th Season)
- Assistant Coach: Michelle Abella (Entering 6th Season)
Coach Highlights:
- Dani Sinclair has achieved remarkable success with Carleton, clinching two OUA Champion and U SPORTS Champion titles. Sinclair was honored as the OUA Coach of the Year in 2024 and has maintained an impressive record with the best winning percentage in Ravens women’s basketball program history.
- Michelle Abella has been a crucial part of Carleton's coaching staff, contributing to two-time OUA Champion and U SPORTS Champion titles. Abella has extensive experience with Team Ontario, earning a Silver Medal in 2016 and a Gold Medal in 2017.